Monday, August 8, 2011

Red Beans and Rice

Decided to do my own take on red beans and rice.

Dice 1 small sweet onion
Mince 2 cloves of garlic
Dice small amount of green pepper
Cook in pan with a little olive oil until onion is tender over medium heat. Add 1 cup of rice and cook for about a minute. Add 1-1/2 cups of some kind of broth or water. I used my own homemade chicken broth. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice has absorbed the water/broth.

I didn't have this meal planned tonight so I added 2 cans of organic red beans that I rinsed, otherwise I would have soaked the beans. Add the beans to the rice mixture, cover and let remain on the stove at a low temperature, just enough time to allow the beans to cook.

I also added about 1 teaspoon of cumin.

I cooked Andouille Sausage on the grill then cut up the sausage and then added it to the rice mixture.

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Growing up I loved to cook, it was my passion. As I entered High School I seriously considered going to culinary school, but at the last moment I changed my mind because I was afraid I would lose my passion for food. As time went on I continued to cook at home but I got away from real cooking. I went with things that were easy and not necessarily good for you. I kinda got away from the kitchen. I started cooking again and this time real food.